Judge Yitzhak Amit's Complaint Closed After Apology for Remarks on 'Kosher' Phones
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
The Commissioner for Complaints Against Judges, Asher Kula, closed an investigation into Judge Yitzhak Amit following remarks about "kosher" phones used by the Haredi public. Amit apologized for his comments, stating he did not intend to offend, and Kula deemed the apology sufficient. Separately, a Rabbinical Court judge was found to have violated ethics rules for a fundraising video.
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- Judge Yitzhak Amit's complaint investigation was closed by Asher Kula, Commissioner for Complaints Against Judges.
- The complaints against Amit arose from his remarks on the use of "kosher" phones by the Haredi public.
- Amit apologized for his comments, stating he did not intend to offend the Haredi community.
- Commissioner Kula accepted Amit's clarification and expression of regret as sufficient.
- A separate ruling found a Rabbinical Court judge violated ethics rules for a fundraising video.
Asher Kula, the Commissioner for Complaints Against Judges, has decided to close the investigation into complaints filed against Judge Yitzhak Amit. The complaints stemmed from remarks Amit made during a hearing concerning regional radio stations that cater to the Haredi public. Specifically, Amit commented on the practice of Haredi individuals simultaneously using both "kosher" phones and smartphones, a statement that some found offensive.
In response to the complaints, Amit clarified that he did not intend to offend the Haredi public. He explained that his remarks were meant to address a factual issue relevant to the case, noting that the dual use of kosher and non-kosher phones had been discussed in previous legal proceedings and public discourse. However, Amit acknowledged that his phrasing could have been better and expressed regret for any offense caused.
Commissioner Kula determined that Amit's clarification and expression of regret were sufficient to conclude the investigation. The decision was made on Thursday.
In a separate ruling, Kula found that a judge in the Rabbinical Court had violated ethical rules by recording and distributing a video praising a specific sector and soliciting donations for a supporting fund.
